We are a strong player in the world nanotechnology

As a cluster organization, we operate at a top European level. We represent the interests of our members, which include manufacturing companies, research institutions and universities. Together, we are behind the development of more than 10 globally unique devices for nanofiber production, dozens of products, patents and utility models. We have established shared centers with open access to the built technological infrastructure.

In addition, we actively influence events in the Czech and international cluster community thanks to our representative in the management National cluster association and the Central European Metacluster CEDEG.

Celý tým

We have concrete results

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Evropská zlatá známka

Gold Label of Cluster Excellence

The ECEI Gold Label is the highest level of cluster recognition, which has consistently placed NANOPROGRESS among the top 5% of cluster organizations in Europe. Every two years, we advocate for high standards of cluster management, services and financing.

Výjimečný přínos pro propojení vědy a průmyslu

An exceptional contribution to bridging science
and industry

The National Cluster Association presented this award to our organization in 2024 for its long-standing leadership role in connecting research institutions and the business community. This recognition confirms our commitment to creating strong bridges between scientific excellence and technological practice and to supporting the emergence of innovations with international impact.

Ocenění za formování regionálního inovačního prostředí

Award for Shaping the Regional Innovation Ecosystem

The National Cluster Association awarded our organization this award in 2021 for developing a regional innovation ecosystem, systematically building innovation infrastructure, and supporting regional partnerships. This recognition underscores our role as one of the pillars of the innovation dynamic of the Czech Republic.

Evropské strategické klastrové partnerství roku

European Strategic Cluster Partnership of the Year

The European Commission awarded NANOPROGRESS in 2019 for initiating and leading the AdPack European Cluster Partnership, which brought together leading technology-oriented clusters across the continent. This recognition reflects our contribution to European integration in the field of advanced technologies and international cooperation.

Zlatý klastr 2016

Golden Cluster 2016

The National Cluster Association awarded our organization the honorary Golden Cluster award for the most dynamic development in terms of performance. In the evaluation of cluster organizations conducted by the NCA and FaME TBU from 2012 to 2016, NANOPROGRESS moved from 27th to 3rd place.

Podnikatelský projekt roku 2014

Business Project of the Year 2014

CzechInvest, together with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, awarded NANOPROGRESS as the project of the year in the category of Business Cooperation – Clusters. Thanks to this, we were ranked among the most successful national projects financed by the European Regional Development Fund.

We are changing the potential of nanotechnology
in real benefit

Our services help NANOPROGRESS members to fully focus on what is most important. The quality of our service is evidenced by the number and focus of approved projects. Some awards are a nice bonus.

Research and
Development support

Our managers and technology experts are dedicated to our member organizations and ensure the smooth running of innovation projects. Thanks to our unique knowledge and experience, we have high success rate with applications and management of the projects themselves.

We actively seek out relevant calls for proposals for our members and select the most suitable national and international funding programs.

We form project consortia from among our members, but also a network of verified international partners.

We lead innovative initiatives including their preparation. The clarity and transparency of the entire process is overseen by internal steering committees.

We provide financial and legislative support, which reduces the administrative burden on our members.

We make unique know-how and infrastructure availablewhich we built in our laboratories.

We develop research and development opportunities towards foreign partners or, conversely, we find a suitable innovator in the country for them.

We communicate research needs to political leaders, especially thanks to our representative on the board of directors of the National Cluster Association.

We announce and evaluate tenders, with which our legal specialists have many years of experience.

Matchmaking
and representation

We help to establish valuable connections to build foreign partnerships,which will guarantee Czech innovations the appropriate attention and support. We regularly promote members online or through the personal participation of our representatives at selected events.

We identify new business opportunities through our network of partners within the European cluster community.

We publish member profiles in a multilingual printed catalog, which is being delivered to key partners in our country and abroad.

We create web profiles for members and we promote them on the main page of the website and in a separate section.

We showcase our members on social media, using platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube for their presentation.

We produce promotional videos featuring our members and partners. Within the cluster, we have experience with creating educational series showcasing the use of nanotechnologies in various industries.

We participate in key events and we represent NANOPROGRESS with selected members by our side.

Education
and consultation

One of our goals is strengthening the professional competences of members through educational programs, workshops and individual consulting. According to the current needs of each organization, we share experience in the field of research, innovation and project management.

We organize professional seminars about current trends in the field and thus ensure the exchange of experiences and good practices.

We facilitate training sessions focused on project management,specifically supporting the development of managerial competencies, soft skills, and digital capabilities.

We provide advice tailored to the needs of our members. Consultations are conducted by our team or external experts.

2024

We are acquiring other world-unique patents.

2023

We are establishing a research center focused on product development and also an Endowment Fund Nano4hope.

2022

We are renewing the ECEI Gold Label for cluster excellence.

2021

We are participating in the establishment of a European platform CEDEG.

2020

We are establishing the first spin-off from the Czech cluster, a company Nanotech dynamics.

2017

We are building our own research and development team, focusing on technological development, and expanding our operations.

We are the first Czech cluster organization to receive the European Gold Label of Cluster Excellence ECEI.

2015

We are achieving success in the form of an award for the business project of the year 2014, Cooperation of companies - clusters.

We are purchasing a world-unique device for the preparation of nanofiber structures.

2012

We are establishing the first laboratory for research and development of nanofiber structures in Liberec.

2011

We are registering a strategic patent for an innovative technology for preparing nanofibers.

2010

We are establishing the cluster organization NANOPROGRESS, z.s.

Who is behind NANOPROGRESS

board of directors
Ing. Luboš Komárek, MSc.

Ing. Luboš Komárek, MSc.

Chairman of the Board

Luboš graduated from BUT in Brno and ISCTE in Lisbon. After 8 years abroad, he started to engage in research here, in which he is still involved. He is currently responsible for managing the cluster, its development, presenting our activities at thematic events and establishing cooperation with partners. Luboš is also a member of the board of directors of the National Cluster Association and the Central European Metacluster CEDEG.

Mgr. Martin Šlais, Ph.D.

Mgr. Martin Šlais, Ph.D.

CSO

Martin graduated from the Faculty of Physics of the University of Southern Bohemia in České Budějovice and the Faculty of Physics in Brno. As the head of research and development, he manages professional projects and professional teams focused on specialized research into functionalized nanofibrous structures.

JUDr. Miloslav Drbálek

Dr. Miloslav Drbálek

Lawyer

Miloslav graduated from the Faculty of Law of the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen and the Faculty of Law of Charles University in Prague. As a lawyer in the cluster, he is responsible for preparing contracts, public procurement, announcing and conducting tenders, including communication with participants. He also creates written opinions on inspections.

team members
Ing. Tomáš Janoušek

Ing. Tomáš Janoušek

Technical manager

Tomáš is a graduate of the Technical University of Liberec in the field of Nanotechnology. He leads the cluster's operations and laboratories. He also manages technological development, coordination and implementation of work within research, development and application projects of nanostructures.

Ing. Lucie Ligasová, Ph.D.

Ing. Lucie Ligasová, Ph.D.

Cluster Manager

Lucie has a degree in Textile Materials Engineering from TUL and is a member of the Council for Research, Development and Innovation of the Liberec Region (RVVI LK). In the cluster, she is responsible for project management and project managers, consultations, communication with key domestic and foreign partners, cluster representation, marketing and PR.

Ing. et Ing. Anna Marytová

Ing. et Ing. Anna Marytová

Cluster Manager

Anna graduated from the University of Economics in Prague and the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen. She is responsible for financial project management and leading project managers. She represents our activities abroad, selects new specific markets and increases the involvement of the cluster and its members in international cooperation.

Ing. Jiří Mikeš, MBA

Ing. Jiří Mikeš, MBA

Project Manager

Jiří graduated in Fermentation Chemistry and Bioengineering from the Institute of Chemical Technology and Finance from the University of Economics. In the cluster, he is responsible for technology scouting and its use in strengthening cooperation with commercial and academic partners.

Ing. Karel Havlíček, Ph.D.

Karel Havlíček, Ph.D.

Product and Project Manager

Karel graduated from TUL with a focus on nanotechnology and is a member of the Council for Research, Development and Innovation of the Liberec Region (RVVI LK). He prepares and manages research projects and is responsible for product management.

Ing. Vojtěch Černík

Ing. Vojtech Cernik

Accountant

Vojtěch has many years of experience in project management and coordination, process management and project economics evaluation. As the chief accountant, he participates in the financial administration of the cluster.

Ing. Jana Černíková

Ing. Jana Černikova

Accountant

Jana has an economic education and extensive experience in the field. She processes wages and documents related to wage deductions for the cluster.

Iva Liznerová

Iva Liznerová

Cluster Assistant

Iva has many years of experience in managing a secretariat. Her main work activities include keeping operational records, preparing documents for meetings, creating statistics and a members database.

Kamila Janečková

Kamila Janečková

Office Manager

Kamila is an experienced assistant to top managers and major international companies. Her role is to lead the office and manage the agenda of the cluster chairman, including PR and communications.

Mgr. Jan Vanžura

Mgr. Jan Vanžura

Project Manager

Jan graduated from the Faculty of Philosophy of Charles University and dedicated his professional career to supporting innovation, research and strategic development. He has extensive experience in project management, grant programs and international cooperation. At our company, he ensures the preparation of project plans, coordination of team activities and setting up effective processes in the field of research, development and innovation.

RNDr. Lenka Řeháková

Dr. Lenka Řehaková

Quality Control

Lenka graduated from the Faculty of Science, Charles University, where she received a PhD in animal physiology. She has many years of experience in leading research and development projects, including preparing project applications and managing teams. At NANOPROGRESS, she is responsible for quality control and the implementation of research and development activities.

Bc. Michal Puchrík

Bc. Michal Puchrík

Senior Technician

Michal has many years of experience in the preparation and characterization of nanofibrous structures. He is engaged in related research and development in the laboratory.

Bc. Matěj Holeček

Bc. Matěj Holeček

Laborer

Matěj is currently continuing his master's program in nanotechnology at TUL. He gained practical experience, among other things, during a research internship at the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology in Canada. As part of the team, he participates in the research and development of nanofiber structures for applications in industrial sectors.

Ing. Ema Chudobová

Ing. Ema Chudobová

Technology

Ema is a graduate of TUL, where she is currently pursuing her doctoral studies focused on bioengineering and biodegradable nanomaterials. Her professional work focuses on advanced polymer spinning technologies and their application in medicine. In the team, she provides laboratory support and nanomaterials development.

Cluster working groups

Thank you to our partners